Over the summer months your heating system sits around getting dusty, which is why you may want to check on it a bit before the winter months hit and you are stranded in the cold. The best way to maintain a heating system is to be proactive and care for it with regular HVAC technician visits and plenty of care from you. There are simple tasks that you can do at home in the autumn to make sure that your heater is ready for the cold before you find your family struggling without heat during the first cold spell. These tips are not only valuable in the winter time, but also year round because you never know when your heater could use some help.

Simply Check that the Unit Works

This may seem self-explanatory, but some people never think to turn on their heating system during the off months. This …